Grossmont College Tuition, Demographics & Completion (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Grossmont College is a public community college in El Cajon, California, with about 12,163 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $5,311 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $1,332. Student demographics in federal data include White (38.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (38.1%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $1,332
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $5,311 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 12,163 37.0% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 37.35%
  • Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
  • First-Generation Students: 55.0%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 37.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 29.3%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 21,546
  • Room & Board: $22,086 annual estimate

Grossmont College: what the data shows

Common questions about Grossmont College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Grossmont College?

Grossmont College is located in El Cajon, CA (ZIP 92020-1799).

NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.

Is Grossmont College public or private?

Grossmont College is a Public institution.

How much does Grossmont College cost?

Published tuition: $1,332 in-state, $10,628 out-of-state.

Average net price after aid: $5,311.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$4,169
$30,001–$48,000$4,736
$48,001–$75,000$7,761
$75,001–$110,000$9,677
$110,001+$12,250

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $5,328.

How big is Grossmont College?

Total enrollment: 12,163 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 21,546 students.

About 37% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Grossmont College?

150%-time completion rate: 37.35%.

First-year retention: 71.2%.

What do graduates of Grossmont College earn?

Median earnings: $31,861 six years after entry; $40,309 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $8,625.

24.48% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Grossmont College known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Grossmont College a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 37.35%; median earnings $40,309 at 10 years; net price $5,311. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$1,332
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Grossmont College was $1,332.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$5,311
2024 Value

In 2024 Grossmont College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,311.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$21,244 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$5,311 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$5,328 4-Year In-State Tuition

$42,512 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition

$22,086 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$1,062 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$24,480 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$97,920 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Grossmont College.

Financial Aid by Income Level

24.48% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

1.34% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Grossmont College was 0.00%.

Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.

Tuition tracker

Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Grossmont College in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$1,387$6,897$2,288
2014$1,387$6,897$1,374
2015$1,388$7,196$675
2016$1,386$6,948$1,353
2017$1,386$7,196$3,011
2018$1,386$7,196$2,908
2019$1,330$8,750$2,897
2020$1,332$8,556$4,653
2021$1,332$9,928$3,377
2022$1,332$9,844$4,399
2023$1,332$10,628$2,755

Sticker tuition and net price over time

Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.

College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).

Net price by family income

Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).

Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

Test score data is not available for this institution.

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

Grossmont College reported total enrollment of about 12,163 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 41% male and 59% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (38.7%), Hispanic or Latino (38.1%), and Asian (7.2%). About 24.48% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 55.0% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

37.0% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Grossmont College in 2024 is 12,163 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 21,546 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

71.2%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.

Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 38.7%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

8.94% 100% Completion Time

37.35% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 8.94% of students graduating from Grossmont College completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 38% male / 62% female
  • Business Administration and Management, General: 49% male / 51% female
  • Biological and Physical Sciences: 43% male / 57% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Grossmont College.

Return on Investment

$8,625 Median Student Debt

$40,309 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

21.40% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

1797.43% Return on Investment

2.1 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Grossmont College.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 59 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 1,600 completions

2. Business Administration and Management, General: 576 completions

3. Biological and Physical Sciences: 288 completions

4. Economics, General: 182 completions

5. Humanities/Humanistic Studies: 164 completions

6. Psychology, General: 141 completions

7. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 94 completions

8. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 86 completions

9. Speech Communication and Rhetoric: 80 completions

Most popular programs at Grossmont College.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Grossmont College graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Grossmont College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 29.3%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $11,345
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,594

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Grossmont College is a public institution located in El Cajon, CA, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Biological and Physical Sciences. Enrollment is approximately 12,163 students. Student body composition includes White (38.7%), Hispanic or Latino (38.1%), Asian (7.2%). The 150%-time completion rate is 37.35%. Approximately 24.48% of students receive Pell Grants. About 55.0% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Public

Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional

Location

El Cajon, CA 92020-1799

Region: Far West

Insights and Analysis

Graduation Rate Considerations: The 37.35% graduation rate at Grossmont College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.

Diverse Program Offerings: With over 59 distinct degree programs, Grossmont College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Grossmont College located?

Grossmont College is located in El Cajon, CA.

How much does Grossmont College cost?

Reported tuition is $1,332 and average net price is $5,311 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $22,086 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Grossmont College?

Grossmont College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 21,546 students, White (38.7%), Hispanic or Latino (38.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Grossmont College?

About 55.0% of students at Grossmont College are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Grossmont College earn?

Median earnings are $31,861 six years after entry and $40,309 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Grossmont College?

The 150%-time completion rate is 37.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Grossmont College students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $8,625.

Is Grossmont College public or private?

Grossmont College is a public institution located in El Cajon, CA.

Is Grossmont College an HBCU?

No. Grossmont College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Grossmont College a tribal college?

No. Grossmont College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Grossmont College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Grossmont College reports 38.1% Hispanic enrollment share.

Is Grossmont College religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Grossmont College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • California trade schools profile
  • El Cajon, California city profile
  • Far West regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in California

    • Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

    Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

    Methodology

    Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.